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Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical aluminum skeletal tower stands 6 meters tall on the summit of Green Island. It displays a red tower with a white horizontal band and emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The light's focal plane is 45 meters above sea level, offering a geographic range of 17.9 nautical miles. The maritime station was established in 1908. An original cast iron lighthouse was replaced in 1955, and the current aluminum structure was built in 1993. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks Green Island, a hazard in Fortune Bay, guiding vessels between the Burin Peninsula and the French island of St. Pierre.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1993
First Lit
1908

Significant events: station established 1908, original cast iron lighthouse replaced 1955, current tower built 1993

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
aluminum

Structure: square cylindrical aluminum skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Fortune Bay, halfway between the Burin Peninsula and the French island of St. Pierre, located on the summit of the island.
Latitude
46.8800°
Longitude
-56.0853°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint Pierre(6.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H0348
ARLHS No.
CAN-658
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Pierre at 6.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Fortune (15.2 NM NE), MIQUELON (17.9 NM NW), Grand Bank (18.1 NM NE), Saint-Lawrence (28.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Burin Peninsula West Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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